Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 684 · 40 questions

Writer's tip (Tell it, don’t just read it): Speak slowly, clearly and loudly enough for everyone. Pause before a surprise and change your voice for each character (a deep voice for a giant, a squeaky one for a mouse). Look at your listeners and use your face and hands to show feelings and actions.

1. 1.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line.
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a quick, excited voice
4. 4.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same voice for every character. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
6. 6.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (b) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
10. 10.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
11. 11.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
12. 12.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a calm, wise voice
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
14. 14.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a calm, wise voice
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Make the story three times too long. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Stress the important words.
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (c) Never practise before the show.
18. 18.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a deep, booming voice
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
20. 20.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Smile at your listeners at the end. (c) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Lean in when you share a secret part. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Laugh at the joke before you tell it.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Speak with your hand over your mouth.
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stress the important words. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Mumble the most important words.
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (b) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (c) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion.
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion.
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble the most important words. (b) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
30. 30.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (c) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place.
32. 32.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (b) Stand where everyone can see you. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Slow down for the most important moment. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Make eye contact with people around the room. (c) Show the size of the giant with your arms.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Stand far away from your listeners.
38. 38.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a calm, wise voice
39. 39.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a calm, wise voice
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (b) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.

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